Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 528,597 484,602 423,443 382,683 288,848
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,985,700 4,620,970 4,448,300 4,103,540 4,021,330
Operating ROA 10.60% 10.49% 9.52% 9.33% 7.18%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $528,597K ÷ $4,985,700K
= 10.60%

Curtiss-Wright Corporation's operating return on assets (ROA) has shown a positive trend over the past five years, increasing from 7.18% as of December 31, 2020, to 10.60% as of December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to generate higher operating profits relative to its assets over the period analyzed. The consistent improvement in operating ROA suggests that Curtiss-Wright has been effectively managing its assets to drive better operational efficiency and profitability. This positive trend in operating ROA reflects positively on the company's operational performance and efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profits.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
CW
10.60%
Eaton Corporation PLC
ETN
8.70%
Enerpac Tool Group Corp
EPAC
15.64%